New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday wrapped up a key meeting in Ayodhya, announcing several changes to its organisational structure, including the appointment of Govind Dev Giri as the Trust's General Secretary. Giri succeeded Champat Rai, who had stepped down taking moral responsibility in connection with the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case.

In a statement, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Alok Kumar congratulated Giri on his appointment as general secretary, saying that his leadership would provide guidance to everyone, as per PTI.

Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, earlier known as Acharya Kishoreji Madangopal Vyas, was born on January 25, 1949, in Belapur village of ...